What administrative costs are eligible?
Administrative costs must be directly related to implementing or overseeing a project. For examples of eligible administrative costs, refer to 2 CFR Part 225, Appendix B to Part 225 - Selected Items of Cost.
Public Transit
Legacy ID
301
If we place an order prior to the award announcement and we are selected to receive funding, would we be eligible for reimbursement?
Pre-award authority starts on the day the projects are announced. Projects will not be eligible for grant reimbursement for expenses incurred prior to the date of announcement.
Can school buses be purchased with Bus and Bus Infrastructure Funds?
No. School buses are not eligible.
Can we use this grant to pay for a study?
The Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program is for capital projects only. Studies and planning efforts are not eligible expenses.
Do "facilities" include transportation centers or just shops/yards?
Both types of projects are eligible.
What is a local governmental authority?
A local government authority includes: (1) a political subdivision of a state, (2) an authority of at least one state or political subdivision of a state, (3) an Indian tribe, or (4) a public corporation, board, or commission established under the laws of a state.
Is an airport authority eligible to receive funding? What about state universities?
Only designated recipients of FTA funds, states, local governmental authorities and Indian tribes are eligible to apply for funds. If you are unsure about whether you can apply for funding, please contact your FTA Regional Office or your state’s Department of Transportation.
What is the difference between a "direct" recipient and a "designated" recipient? Can a non-designated recipient apply separately?
Direct recipients receive funding directly from FTA. Designated recipients have been designated by the state governor or his/her designee to receive and/or sub-allocate. Both direct and designated recipients are eligible to apply directly for the Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program.
How often is the status table updated?
The status table is updated quarterly. The date of the last update is posted on the table.
Which states still require legislative action prior to FTA certification?
As of June 19, 2017, there were nine states that still require legislative action prior to FTA certification: Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.